Machu Picchu is without a doubt the highlight of Peru, and choosing the finest treks, tours, and day trips to take there is a perennial planning conundrum.
The stone Inca ruins of Machu Picchu are located in Peru's Sacred Valley highlands.
To get to Machu Picchu, you must hike through the Sacred Valley highlands.
Treks to Machu Picchu
The route of the Inca to Machu Picchu
Inca trail to Machu Picchu
This four-day walk through numerous settlements and the historic Incan ruins of the Sacred Valley is the most well-known of all and is surrounded by breathtaking Andean beauty. On the last day, you must start early in order to get at the Sun Gate in time for sunrise when you enter.
Machu Picchu is crucial to Peruvian tourism and should be visited in the most ethical and responsible manner possible. For this reason, Tierras Vivas has been recognized as the top tour company for the Inca Trail itinerary.
Dates for the Inca Trail are listed here.
Salkantay Trek
The Salkantay Trek, often referred to as a substitute for the Inca Trail, follows a trail that descends through a cloud forest as it traverses the Salkantay Pass at a height of 4600 meters. At the Inca site of Llactapata, where the hike ends, you get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from a distance.
Dates for the Salkantay Trek are listed here.
Lares Trek
With heights of 4800m, this three-day journey through the Sacred Valley mountains is more about the pristine natural environment than the Inca ruins. Your tour to Machu Picchu is concluded with the beautiful train ride from Ollayntambo to Aguas Calientes.
Dates for the Lares Trek are listed here.
Traveling to Machu Picchu by Train
The train is part of the final journey to this historic Inca fortress, which is 2430m above sea level, for those who choose not to start out on the Machu Picchu walk, which takes you directly to the site by foot.
Anyone who doesn't want to hike or who can't fit a hike into their agenda in Peru should take the train instead. It implies that everyone will be able to see Peru's most well-known pilgrimage destination, the purpose of which is yet unknown.
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